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Email BoardCarmel Creek Elementary
4210 Carmel Center Road, San Diego, CA 92130-2480
Summary
Carmel Creek Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
84.4% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 471/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 106/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 317 |
| Low-Income Students | 45 (14.4%) |
| English Learners | 54 (17.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.6 points from last year and fell 12.5 points over the full period. Math rose 7.3 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 71% to 93%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
84.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 14 schools for reading and 14 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–3 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carmel Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Carmel Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–3 schools in Solana Beach Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carmel Creek Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Creek Elementary ranks No. 471 of 4,657 in reading and No. 106 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Carmel Creek Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Carmel Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–3 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Carmel Creek Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carmel Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–3 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–3 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Creek ElementaryThis school | 84.4% | 74.7% |
| Solana Vista Elementary | 69.9% | 73.5% |
| King-Chavez Primary Academy | 11.1% | 18.6% |
